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Which tense is most appropriate for writing a diary entry about an event that already happened?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 9 · English · Writing Skills - Diary Entry
  1. Past tense
  2. Present tense
  3. Future tense
  4. Conditional
Answer
Past tense

The correct answer is Past tense — Hence, the answer is "Past tense".

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the key requirement of a diary: to record what has already occurred.
  2. Recognize that past tense describes events that have taken place.
  3. Conclude that past tense is the suitable choice for a diary entry.
  4. Hence, the answer is "Past tense".
Common mistake: Using present tense for past events

Concept tested: Tense usage in diary writing

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